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Cyber Threats Beginner Quiz 4
1. What is "Pretexting"?
Creating a fake scenario to trick someone into giving up information
Sending a text message to a person before you call them
A type of font used in old books that is hard to read
2. What is "Baiting"?
Putting a worm on a hook to catch a fish in a lake
A computer game where you try to catch falling digital boxes
Leaving an infected device (like a USB) for someone to find and use
3. What is "Tailgating" (or Piggybacking)?
Following a car very closely on the highway to save on gas
Following an authorized person into a secure area without a badge
A type of party where people eat food out of the back of a truck
4. What is "Quid Pro Quo" in social engineering?
Offering a service or prize in exchange for sensitive information
A Latin phrase meaning you should always tell the truth
Software that helps you translate one language to another
5. What is a "Logic Bomb"?
A type of math puzzle that is hard for a human to solve
A physical explosive triggered by a specialized remote app
Malicious code that triggers when a specific condition or date is met
6. What is "Ransom"?
A type of computer memory that is fast and easy to use
A sum of money demanded in exchange for releasing a person or data
A way to name a file so that it is hard for a person to delete
7. What is "Patching"?
Applying updates to software to fix bugs or security vulnerabilities
Putting tape over a hole in a computer case to stop dust
Sewing a piece of cloth onto a pair of jeans with a rip
8. What is "Biometric" security?
Security using a very long and complex word password
A security guard trained in the science of biology
Using unique physical traits (like fingerprints) for authentication
9. What is "Public Wi-Fi" risk?
Having to pay money to use the internet in a cafe
Unsecured networks where hackers can intercept data transfers
A network that is too slow to watch videos online
10. What is "Antivirus" software?
A program that detects, prevents, and removes malicious software
Medicine taken for a cold or the flu illness
A specialized computer screen easy to clean with water spray
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